Byzantine Empire 40 Nummi - Justinian I, 527 – 528
Antioch; ANTIX, Bust Right
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis = 40 Nummi
Year
527 – 528
Ruler
Justinian I
(527–565)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
15.5
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis = 40 Nummi from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 527 to 528. Struck in Copper. Measures 29 mm and weighs 15.5 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. (D(-ominus) N(-oster) IVSTINIANVS P(-er-)P(-etuus) AVG(-ustus) "Our Lord Justinian, Perpetual Emperor")
- Reverse
- Large M between two stars, cross above, officina letter beneath, ANTIX in exergue. (M : "40" nummi (= 1 follis). B : "2nd" officina. ANTI(-o-)X(-eia) : "Antioch".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (527-528) ANTIX A | — | 1st officina | ||
| ND (527-528) ANTIX B | — | 2nd officina | ||
| ND (527-528) ANTIX Γ | — | 3rd officina | ||
| ND (527-528) ANTIX Δ | — | 4th officina |
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